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Rugby Arthritis Pain RelievingTopical Analgesic

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Rugby Laboratories
Label updated
2024-03-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Capsaicin
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.075%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains
  • sprains
Warnings

For external use only

Read all warnings and directions before use. TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN.

Do not use

  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers

When using this product

  • you may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days.
  • avoid contact with eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes
  • do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area
  • do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use

Stop and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or does not improve after regular use
  • severe burning persists or blistering occurs

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Label information

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Directions

Adults and children 18 years of age and older:

  • apply a thin film of cream to affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed
  • unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application
  • for best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily.

Children under 18 years: ask a doctor

Other information

Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59°F – 86°F).

Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-100 stearate, petrolatum, sorbitol, water

Questions or comments?

1-800-645-2158

Label information

Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories
17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233
Livonia, MI 48152

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Carton

NDC 0536-1118-25

Rugby ®

COMPARE TO
ZOSTRIX® HP
ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

HIGH POTENCY
ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVING CREAM
0.075% CAPSAICIN TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Odor Free Formula • Clinically Tested Active Ingredient
Net Wt 2 oz (57 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8f1bc075-97ac-4154-8768-0d878104c3ba · Version 4
NDC: 0536-1118